Tesla is not kidding with the resale of its Cybertruck. The manufacturer identifies those who have clearly purchased several to sell them at a higher price and takes action so that they can no longer order more.
The Cybertruck may have been out for several months, but it continues to tempt potential buyers. But they don’t necessarily want to get Tesla’s electric pickup to drive it. With the high demand and the fashion effect, the “scalpers” rub their hands. As a reminder, this is a practice consisting of buying several copies of a product for the sole purpose of reselling it for more moneyfor example to impatient people faced with a stock shortage or a waiting list.
Tesla anticipated the phenomenon by adding a special clause to its general conditions of sale. Speaking of Cybertruckit stipulates that buyers undertake “not to sell it, or not to attempt to sell it, during the first year following the delivery date“. In the event of a violation, “Tesla may seek an injunction to prevent the transfer of vehicle title or require […] damages in the amount of $50,000 or the value received in consideration for the sale or transfer, whichever is greater. Tesla may also refuse to sell you other vehicles in the future“. It’s very clear, but That doesn’t stop several people from giving it a try..
Tesla doesn’t want you to resell the Cybertruck for profit
The user responding to the name of malinecentral on the forum of the Cybertruck’s Owners Club site must have told himself that he was in no danger. He ordered a Cybertruck and immediately put it up for sale after receipt, then he placed an order for two other pickups. Tesla spotted the ad and contacted the buyer to inform them of thecancellation of these 2 orders. The man is doing well: the manufacturer reimbursed him for the reservation costs.
The company has, however, taken the lead since now, “any future orders placed by [l’internaute en question] swill be canceled without refund of $100 reservation or $250 order fee“. A mishap which will serve as a warning to scalpers. He can consider himself lucky to have been informed before reselling the Cybertruck. Otherwise, he risked $50,000 in damages.